Our Donations Help Others

Special Children’s Charities of Chicago is the fundraising organization of Special Olympics Chicago. Special Olympics provide a competitive forum for thousands of special athletes here in Chicago every year. Both were founded in 1969 for athletes competing in everything from gymnastics to tennis, basketball to track and field.

Benton Community Settlement carries a proud tradition that can be found in the smiles of our children, the competitive nature of our young adults, and the satisfaction and appreciation that abounds in the sentiment of our seniors. We are a not-for-profit settlement home that has operated for over 90 years with many children’s programs but few funds. The programs offered include, but are not limited to: Summer Day Camp, Kiddie Time (pre-school program), Begin again Moms, Father & Son Floor Hockey, Saturday Play Camp, and Storytime.

We thought that you may want to know ...How does One for the Kids work?

3 Ways to Give

Local Events

Through local events like our annual Golf Outing and other small fundraising events, One for the Kids raises money throughout the year to support our partner charities.

Cocktail Event

Our annual “Curve Ball” is thrown once a year to benefit our selected host family. We plan a grand evening of good food and great entertainment for a worthy cause.

Direct Donations

One for the Kids also accepts direct donations throughout the year. Donate now.

Events

In addition to our traditional benefactors, local families, that have a specific child based need, are nominated to our organization each year. Our cocktail event’s main purpose is to help support one of those families. This allows us to focus our efforts to a specific family, child, and need.

Make a Donation

One for the Kids was established in 1993 by a group of concerned individuals who wanted to make a difference. Our first event was held at Old Oaks Golf course and raised a few thousand dollars. Since that time we have raised over $1,000,000 for several different charities. All our charities benefit children of the Chicagoland area.